Swansea police looking for suspect in armed robbery of Sovereign Bank

Police are searching for a man who allegedly brandished a handgun while robbing a bank Saturday morning, according to reports. Detective Patrick Mooney said the suspect entered the Sovereign Bank at 620 GAR Highway at 11:47 a.m. Saturday and demanded cash. While no one was hurt during the incident, Moo...

Police are searching for a man who allegedly brandished a handgun while robbing a bank Saturday morning, according to reports.

Detective Patrick Mooney said the suspect entered the Sovereign Bank at 620 GAR Highway at 11:47 a.m. Saturday and demanded cash. While no one was hurt during the incident, Mooney said the suspect fled on foot to a neighboring parking lot with an undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as being 5 feet, 8 inches to 6 feet tall with a medium build. He was wearing a dark coat, dark hoodie, a dark knit-type hat with a logo on the front, sunglasses and a dark ski mask covering the lower portion of his face. He was also wearing dark pants and dark shoes.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may know the identity of the suspect in the is asked to call the Swansea Police Department at 508-674-8464 and speak with Patrolman Rob Wilson or Mooney.